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Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV, United States of America · Nevada

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About Las Vegas

Las Vegas, colloquially shortened to Vegas, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the county seat of Clark County. It is the 24th-most populous city in the United States, with 641,903 residents at the 2020 census. The Las Vegas metropolitan area has an estimated 2.4 million residents and is the 29th-largest metropolitan area in the country. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. Most of these venues are located in downtown Las Vegas or on the Las Vegas Strip, which is outside city limits in the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester. The Las Vegas Valley serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center in Nevada.

Best time
Nov - Apr
Language
English
Currency
USD ($)
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Population
641,903
Elevation
620 m

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

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  • Smith Center for the Performing ArtsTheatre · Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Symphony Park Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89106, United States of America
  • Eclipse TheatersBuilding · Eclipse Theaters, 814 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States of America
  • Inspire TheaterTheatre · Inspire Theater, 107 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States of America
  • Downtown Container Park Event StagePark · Downtown Container Park Event Stage, Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
  • Common Grounds at Downtown Container ParkPark · Common Grounds at Downtown Container Park, Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

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  • Symphony ParkPark · Symphony Park, Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
  • Discovery Children's MuseumMuseum · Discovery Children's Museum, 360 Promenade Place, Las Vegas, NV 89106, United States of America
  • Hacienda Horse Neon SignSightseeing · Hacienda Horse Neon Sign, South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States of America
  • Fremont East GatewaySightseeing · Fremont East Gateway, Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States of America
  • Pabst Blue Ribbon Neon SignSightseeing · Pabst Blue Ribbon Neon Sign, North Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89101, United States of America

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FAQs about Las Vegas

Nov - Apr

Location

Las Vegas, NV, United States of America

Las Vegas, NV, United States of America

36.1674° N, 115.1484° W

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